Two questions concerning fishing spoons for steelhead.

1. What size, style and color spoon do you prefer for steelhead.

2. If i were to use a 2/5 once B.C. Steel what size split rings should i use with it?

Thanks

Steel Slayer,

I have yet to give steehead fishing a try myself and I will this winter. I have learned that there are 4 main styles of spoons that are used:

Fat Tear Drop - shallow runs, 1.5-4' deep or very slow water
Oval - moderate to fast flow, 4-10' deep
Classic - mid-pool drifts, mod - fast flow 4-12' deep
Elongated - very deep or fast water, also great for jigging

I am not a genius nor am I a pro but I got this from THE MAN himself, Bill Herzog (through reading his book) this awesome information.

Sorry that I do not know what size split ring to use but if I were to guess I'd say somewhere in the 2-4 size range. Bill does recommend for a 2/5 oz spoon (oval or classic shaped) a 1/0 or 2/0 single hook.

When I give steelhead fishing a go later this year, I plan on using spoons first but I'll also have some corkies type tackle with me just in case.

Lastly, if you have the time, you might want to read his book, "Spoon Fishing for Steelhead." I found it to be a very good read and most informative, especially for someone like me who's going into this solo. Good luck!

--IslandTrucha

Always good advise to listen to THE MAN.

of course, I'm sure he wouldn't object if you bought the book too.

I've got the book, but was just wondering what everyone else uses

Sorry,
Best steelhead book I've ever read. I've got nothing to add to it.

size style color
1/2oz steely teardrop brass/orange

2/5oz BC steel silver, silver/gold

2/3oz BC steel silver, silver/gold

As for split rings i like sizes 4 or 5 their diameters vary between manufacters.
I like ROSCO or BENTZ TACKLE split rings.

Also i'm sure there are other colors that will get you into the fish.

hope this helps you FISH ON!!!